College of Arts & Sciences (Declared Major)

I am an incoming first-year, who’s my academic advisor?

Your academic advisor will reach out to you via email in mid-to-late May with guidance and information about when and how to register for fall 2025 classes. Registration for fall 2025 classes will open for transfer students on Tues. June 17, 2025 and will open for first-years on Tues. June 24, 2025. To learn more, visit CAS Advising.

I am an incoming transfer student, who’s my academic advisor?

Transfer students will be contacted by an academic advisor over the summer (likely in mid-May through mid-June). This advisor is your point of contact throughout the summer, and you should work with them regarding all academic and fall 2025 registration questions. You will be officially assigned to an academic advisor by the start of the fall 2025 semester; this advisor may be your summer point of contact, or it may be a different advisor.

If you have trouble identifying your summer advisor, please email casadv@bu.edu so we can connect you with the right person. Registration for fall 2025 classes will open for transfer students on Tues. June 17, 2025 and will open for first-years on Tues. June 24, 2025. To learn more, visit CAS Advising.

I am currently enrolled in classes at BU, who’s my academic advisor?

Your academic advisor’s name is available on the MyBU Student Portal in the “Advisors” section of your main Dashboard. Depending on your circumstances, you may have more than one advisor. If you do not have an academic advisor listed, please contact your major department to request one. If you have any questions about contacting your department, you can also contact CAS Advising.

Who advises on degree and major requirements?

Your academic advisor will advise you on degree and major requirements. Students may also bring questions to CAS Advising. Students are expected to meet regularly with their advisors to ensure timely progress toward degree completion.

Who advises on Hub requirements?

Your academic advisor will provide advising on meeting Hub requirements and integrating them with the major. In addition, CAS Advising is available to support you in planning for timely completion of your Hub requirements.

Who advises on requirements for a Minor?

You should consult the Bulletin for requirements of each minor and direct questions either to the relevant department or to CAS Advising.

How do I make an appointment with my advisor?

You should reach out directly to your academic advisor through email to request an appointment. You should also always feel free to contact CAS Advising with questions or concerns.

How do I get in touch with CAS Advising?

You may email casadv@bu.edu to get a timely response to an advising inquiry, or, you can talk to our staff by calling 617-353-2400, Monday to Friday from 9a.m to 5p.m. Additionally, a CAS student may make an appointment with a CAS Advisor via Handshake.

How do I change majors within CAS?

A student interested in changing majors within CAS should meet with their current departmental advisor and an advisor within the program of interest. Students must also fill out the Major Declaration Form.

How do I apply for an Intra-University Transfer (IUT) into CAS?

Students should attend CAS Advising’s drop-in advising hours to briefly review policies and degree requirements and receive the IUT form. Students should also feel free to contact the CAS academic department associated with their desired program of study to discuss program requirements and long-term course planning. For policies regarding IUT into CAS, please consult the Boston University Bulletin.

Who supports first-year students?

In addition to all of the faculty, advisors in the schools and colleges, residence life staff, and other students services staff across campus, BU has a team of Assistant Directors of First-Year Student Success (AD) whose sole purpose is to support first-year students as they transition to college. Each first-year student has an assigned AD – you can find their name on your MyBU Student Portal in the “Advisors” section of your main Dashboard. ADs provide guidance on a broad range of topics and help first-year students connect with the BU community – you should feel free to reach out to them with any and all questions. If they can’t answer the question, they will connect you with someone who can.

If I have a question about a specific topic, where do I go?

Often you will have more than one possible source of information about a specific topic. And sometimes, if the topic is complex, you will be encouraged to consult with multiple people. The chart below gives you a starting place for common advising topics.